Twelve bottles Château Gruaud-Larose
1989 vintage
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux/France
In original wooden case
Original filling quantity: 0.75 l
Fill level: into neck
Robert Parker (2003): 89/100
James Suckling (2010): 94/100

Condition

The fill levels are excellent (into neck). The labels, capsules and original wooden case are in perfect condition.

Ratings

Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 4th Edition (January 2003): 89/100 points

“Somewhat of a letdown when tasted side by side with the 1990, the dark garnet-colored 1989 Gruaud-Larose offers up notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, red and black currants, and some hints of compost. The nose smells sweet, on the palate it is relatively ripe and sweet, but then the wine seems to have plenty of tannin and toughness without that incredible sweet, chewy mid-palate the 1990 possesses. The wine still seems somewhat disjointed, but there are plenty of good things to be found. Perhaps the real problem is that it just suffers in comparison to the profound 1990. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2018. Last tasted, 5/02.”

James Suckling, Wine Spectator (Web Only, 2010): 94/100 points

“Delivers fabulous aromas of crushed red fruits, with leather, tar, tobacco and mint. Full-bodied, offering supersoft and silky tannins, as well as a beautiful polish. Open and luscious, with amazing richness of fruit and decadence at the same time. […]“

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